Hamilton Rugby Club are hosting their second beer festival this weekend.

The event is back this Saturday, August 11, from noon until midnight, following its inaugural success last year.

And the organisers are determined to bring the best artisan booze Scotland has to offer to their Bent Road ground.

A new Glasgow brewery will be joining the stellar line-up. The Merchant City Brewing Company will be showcasing its Vienna Lager and Pilsner, the company’s newly-created draught beer which was developed specifically for the festival season and has a clean, refreshing style.

The brewery launched just six months ago and has already scooped a top UK award at the SIBA National Independent Beer Awards. The Vienna Lager has also been shortlisted in the Best Lager category at the Scottish Beer Awards along with eight other nominations.

Co-founder Allan Rimmer said: “There’s something for everyone at the Hamilton Beer Festival and it’s going to be a terrific day out with live music and entertainment for children.

“We’re looking forward to showcasing our latest beers alongside the very best of Scottish craft brewing.”

Other breweries the club are welcoming on the day are Strathaven Ales, Tryst Brewery, Jaw Brew, Lawman Brew, Thistly Cross Cider, Eyeball Brewing and Sulwath Brewing.

There will be a great variety of food on offer too including The Rollin’ Pig, Mighty Mexican and Equi’s Ice Cream.

The fun zone is the major change from last year, and the children’s entertainment is available from noon until 6pm.

There will also be their own Bulls Bar which will include a gin bar, prosecco bar and malt bar.

Tickets cost from £6 for adults and from £10 for the Fun Zone. Keep up-to-date with all the new from the beer festival on Twitter with @bullsbeerfest or on Facebook/BullsBeerFest.